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Ambient Weather Network vs Kongsberg Maritime

Ambient Weather Network logo

Ambient Weather Network

Weather & Environment

Connect your weather station to the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kongsberg Maritime logo

Kongsberg Maritime

Maritime & Shipping

Complete maritime technology solutions

From
$25000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Ambient Weather Network the App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.; Kongsberg Maritime kongsberg Maritime publishes no online pricing anywhere on its site; the vendor states support and sales are provided from key locations in 35 countries, and every product and solutions page routes to a Contact us form rather than a figure or online purchase path.
  • They diverge on capability: Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ambient Weather Network and Kongsberg Maritime actually diverge.

Attributes where Ambient Weather Network and Kongsberg Maritime differ
AttributeAmbient Weather NetworkKongsberg Maritime
Starting priceFree$25000/one-time
Pricing modelfreeone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidEmbedded, Windows
CategoryWeather & EnvironmentMaritime & Shipping
Founded20031946

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ambient Weather Network

  • Cloud connectivity
  • Real-time data
  • Historical storage
  • Alerts
  • Public sharing
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT

Only in Kongsberg Maritime

  • ECDIS navigation
  • Bridge automation
  • Dynamic positioning
  • Vessel control
  • Propulsion systems
  • Sensors
  • Communication systems
  • Embedded support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ambient Weather Network

  • Professional Worknot Kongsberg Maritime
  • Content Creationnot Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime

No use cases recorded yet. See the Kongsberg Maritime review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ambient Weather Network

  • The App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.

Kongsberg Maritime

  • Kongsberg Maritime publishes no online pricing anywhere on its site; the vendor states support and sales are provided from key locations in 35 countries, and every product and solutions page routes to a Contact us form rather than a figure or online purchase path.

Pricing, plan by plan

Ambient Weather Network

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard
    • API access

Kongsberg Maritime

$25000/one-time
  • Integrated Bridge$150000/one-time
    • ECDIS
    • Radar
    • Automation

Which should you pick?

Choose Ambient Weather Network if

  • You need cloud connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want real-time data.
Ambient Weather Network review

Choose Kongsberg Maritime if

  • You need ecdis navigation.
  • You work on Embedded, Windows.
  • You also want bridge automation.
Kongsberg Maritime review

Questions people ask

Is Ambient Weather Network or Kongsberg Maritime better?
Neither clearly leads. Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and Kongsberg Maritime at $25000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ambient Weather Network or Kongsberg Maritime?
Ambient Weather Network has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ambient Weather Network and $25000/one-time for Kongsberg Maritime.
Does Ambient Weather Network or Kongsberg Maritime run on more platforms?
Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android. Kongsberg Maritime runs on Embedded, Windows.
Can I use Ambient Weather Network for free?
Yes. Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kongsberg Maritime starts at $25000/one-time.
What is Ambient Weather Network best used for?
Ambient Weather Network is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Kongsberg Maritime is typically brought in for.
What can Ambient Weather Network do that Kongsberg Maritime cannot?
Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation, Bridge automation, Dynamic positioning, Vessel control.
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